AN:/ HEY GUYS, it has been a long time since i updated cos of work and people coming over to my house. I'm not really a people person. I hid upstairs in the den until they left but my dad made me go downstairs to see them and stuff. I wanted to put this up for Ulquiorra's birthday but couldn't. Happy Birthday Ulquiorra, even though its a bit late.
Recap:
"The next competition is in Japan but that will be in about four months from today so we would like to see you in action," Mr. Thomas said. Ulquiorra nodded and the meeting continued for the next few hours. They dismissed him at 4:30 so he could start really working tomorrow. He drove back to his new home. He turned off his car, grabbed his briefcase, got out of his car and walked towards the house. He went inside the house and saw Orihime on the couch reading a letter.
"Onna what is that your reading?" he asked her. Orihime glanced up at him and handed the letter to him so he could read it. Ulquiorra read it and read it again. The letter reads:
Dear Ulquiorra and Orihime,
If your reading this then you made it to your designated area and for that I'm happy. I got to say this and don't get the wrong idea. I'm proud that I was there to see you both grow up to what you are today. Ulquiorra, watching you grow into a strong young man that has so much out there for you. I have done a lot that I'm proud of. I raised you and made you who you are today and all I want to say is that I'm proud that your son. Orihime, even though I haven't known you or raised you but I feel like had for a long time. Please take care of Ulquiorra for us and have a great time being a pediatrician and a model. Hone your skills and become a better person. I had watched you grow in my palace and you are different then regular humans. Your special and don't every change who you are for anyone. With that said I'm proud and have a great life. Don't forget to give me some grand-kids.
Sincerely Yours,
Sosuke Aizen
Ulquiorra put the letter down on the kitchenette and thought about what Aizen wrote. Orihime was cooking their first dinner meal and she was humming a happy tune. Ulquiorra was silently watching her cook. He remembered reading about that she has strange taste in food like pregnant women eats. He shuddered from the thought of her making that for dinner.
"Dinner is served," Orihime announced.
"What did you make Onna?" he asked cautiously.
"Its Italian. Here on the left is a tomato salad Bruschetta sprinkled with olive oil, right here is Cacciucco, then Carbonara and for dessert is Cannoli." She placed the plates in front of him and waited. Ulquiorra stared at the plate with worry over his health but he really didn't like how she was waiting for him try her cooking. So he decided to try the Bruschetta. Taking a bite out of it and slowly chewed. To his surprise it was good. Ulquiorra finished it off and went on to the course then the next. He emptied the three plates and went on the the dessert. He ate that and wiped his mouth on his cloth napkin.
"So how was it?" Orihime asked.
"It was filling. How-."
"I found it in a cookbook. The cupboards had lots of them," Orihime interrupted.
It was sunset outside. Ulquiorra and Orihime, who were still on Hueco Mundo and Japan time, sleepy. They took a shower and got ready to bed but it was going to be strange for them both. Orihime was standing at the foot of the bed hesitating. Ulquiorra was already in bed and was getting impatient.
"Just get in this bed Onna. We are now in this predicament and we have to live with it. Now get some sleep," Ulquiorra ordered. Orihime didn't want to make Ulquiorra angry and she sleepy so she climbed into bed. They turned to the opposite way, Orihime facing the door and Ulquiorra facing the window. They both fell asleep after feeling awkward of having another person in the bed.
Chapter 9: First Argument and Eric
"Why the fuck do we have to wake up this early?" Grimmjow complained by rubbing his sleepy eyes. All the Espadas were walking in the theatre still in their pajamas. Nnoitra was wearing a g-string pants that had his number on the strap, Grimmjow was wearing blue flannel pants, Starrk had on imported pj's shirt and pants with the hat, Lilynette was wearing gray footy pj's and so was Wonderwiess but in purple, Halibel was wearing brown and black pj's dress, Gin was wearing his uniform, Szayel was pink pj's pants and white shirt, Aaroniero was wearing shorts with a black short-sleeved shirt, Zommari was wearing his yoga outfit, Aizen and Tousen was also wearing their uniform and Yammi was in a Santa Claus outfit.
"Ulquiorra is starting his first job today and I don't want to miss any of this," Aizen explained.
"So stop complaining and be grateful that Lord Aizen is letting watch this," Tousen said. Grimmjow pouted and sat down in his spot and decided to shut up.
The screen flicks on (again)
It was five in the morning, Ulquiorra was still asleep and Orihime just got out of bed to cook breakfast and iron Ulquiorra's work clothes. She put the wrinkled free dress shirt and pants on the foot of the bed. She went back downstairs to the kitchen to make Ulquiorra breakfast and lunch. The coffee was almost finished brewing while Orihime was fixing Ulquiorra's bento. She had a hard time deciding to put ketchup covered pickled cucumbers or mustered streamed rice but she finally decided to keep it normal for him. Putting the last touches on the bentoes , Orihime put in one the kitchenette and went to pour the coffee and clean the kitchen before Ulquiorra wake up.
Ulquiorra woke up from a great sleep. He turned on his left side and saw Orihime wasn't in bed. Her side was still warm it comforted him a bit knowing that she was still here. He got out of the bed, stretched, made up the bed and took a shower. He came out with a towel around his waist. Ulquiorra was headed over to the closet to find some clothes but he saw clothes already pressed and laid out on the bed. He was wondering how it got there but then he figured Orihime did it for him so took the advantage of it.
"Good Morning Ulquiorra," Orihime said. Ulquiorra came walking towards the kitchenette and sat down in one of the stools.
"Morning Onna," he replied.
"I made you a breakfast and lunch bento with coffee to go," Orihime announced. Ulquiorra looked at the time and it almost time for him to go. He thanked her, grabbed his food, coffee and briefcase and left the house to get to work.
With Orihime
Orihime watched Ulquiorra drive off to work. She turned away from the window and decided to do something so she wouldn't get so bored. Looking around the house to see what she can do.
"Maybe I can explore some more and clean," Orihime thought out loud. So that is what she did. Orihime cleaned all 369 bedrooms and bathrooms, the hallways, the stairs, the closets and the basement. The house sparkled like a diamond when she finished. Wiping the sweat off her forehead, Orihime grabbed all the cleaning supplies, that had been used, in the bucket and went to put them away. She turned left and right but she couldn't get downstairs. She was lost. Now who wouldn't get lost in a mansion with all those rooms. Orihime tried to find her way back but she found herself in the basement somehow.
"How did I get here?" Orihime asked. Scratching her head from the confusion Orihime started walking up stairs to leave the basement. She closed the door and put down the bucket on the floor. She went over to the fridge to get her something to drink when her cellphone started ringing. She went over to the counter, picked up her cell and looked at the caller ID to see who it was. She didn't recognize the number at all. She already knew Ulquiorra's number heart and he wouldn't call unless its an emergency or something but the she thought he might be using his new jobs number so she answered.
"Hell, this is Orihime Schiffer speaking how can I help you?"
"Hello Mrs. Schiffer, my name is Anthony Kane and I'm calling to see if we could talk over lunch with the director of the Good Samaritan Hospital," Anthony introduced. Orihime thought about it for a moment about the offer.
"Yes but let me talk it over with my husband and send me the address of where you want to meet," Orihime replied.
"Okay will do. I'll send it to yo through text message and see you tomorrow," Anthony excitedly said, "Bye."
"Bye." Orihime ended the call and tapped her fingers on the countertop with nervousness. She was excited about going out to work, receive a paycheck and be independent but now she was worried about how Ulquiorra would take it.
"I guess I have to wait and see but in the mean time I should decide what to make for dinner. German or English food, hmmm," she complected.
With Ulquiorra
Ulquiorra just arrived at Mr. Thomas and Mr. Scuklars Architecture and Construction Firm. He grabbed his stuff, turned off and locked the car to go inside. There wasn't a new secretary at the front desk but there was a note taped to it though.
ARCHITECTS AND CONSTRUCTORS
JUST GO UPSTAIRS. THERE WILL BE A MEETING TODAY IN ROOM 317 ON THE 16TH FLOOR.
YOUR BOSSES,
MR. THOMAS AND MR. SCUKLARS
Ulquiorra went on the 16th floor and to room 317 for the meeting. He was hoping that the meeting wasn't going to last for 4 to 6 hours like Aizen's meetings were. When he opened the door, there was people waiting. This was new for Ulquiorra who is always early to meetings at home even when he has to check on Orihime.
"I have to get use to this," he thought. He went to sit down next a guy with blonde hair. After a couple more minutes more people started coming in and the last one that came in was Mr. Thomas. Ulquiorra was wondering where Mr. Scuklars was but decided that it might come during the meeting.
"Lets get this meeting going, shall we?" Mr. Thomas said. "Mr. Scuklars is in Brazil right now dealing with some business but he will back in a couple of months or so. Well, we have a new architect on our team, Mr. Schiffer so be welcoming and show him around. Eric will be you partner Ulquiorra and if you have any concerns go up to him. Okay, now that's out of the dismiss, dismiss."
Everyone started getting up from their seats and left. Ulquiorra was the second to last one to leave going in the hallway there was a guy waiting. Ulquiorra looked at him with conviction.
"Hi, you must be Ulquiorra. I'm your new partner Eric Casik its nice to meet your aquintance," Eric said. Ulquiorra stared at him for awhile to see if he could trust this man. Eric had a nice build, he had dark brown hair that length is at his ears, blue eyes that shines but holds mystery in them, he barely shows his emotions or what he thinks, he was wearing a v-neck light red shirt and black-gray pants with black loafers. (He is just like Ulquiorra).
"Hello, its nice to meet you."
"Come I'll take you to our office. Yes I know sharing a office is part of being here. I'll give you the 'low down' as these people say here. We share everything breakfast, lunch, dinner, clients, family or personal problems and more. We don't share our wives which is good so yeah. From what I can tell your married, your not very social, you don't unnecessary information or people and your very private but blunt about everything you say." Ulquiorra was shocked but impressed.
"you seem the same?" Ulquiorra announced. Eric nodded and opened the door to the office they're now going to share for along time. Ulquiorra looked around the room. The color of the walls were beige, the furniture was pale blue and the carpet was vomit green. He glared at it with disgust.
"I know what you're thinking about but we can't change it unless we get permission and believe me I tried it a dozen times but Mr. Thomas rejects it all the time. So since we are here we better get down to business. Tell me about yourself and I'll you about myself. Since your knew if you want we can do this tomorrow and get busy with our work for this new project?"
"I choose the latter," Ulquiorra said. They went to work, they ate the breakfast and lunch Orihime made and didn't finish their work until 6. They left the office and out of the building. Ulquiorra got home safe thinking about something that needed to be addressed. During his usual routine with the car he went inside the house to find Orihime at the stove stirring something brown.
"Onna, I'm home and we need to go," Ulquiorra announced. Orihime turned around to see Ulquiorra looking handsome as ever.
"Where are we going?" she asked.
"To the car dealer."
" '.' "
"Turn off the stove, put on your shoes, purse and get in the car," Ulquiorra ordered. Orihime did what she was told and climbed in the car. Ulquiorra started driving to a car dealership. It was silent in the car until Murcielago got in the car.
"Where are we going?" he asked. Orihime explained to him that they were going to and he got excited.
"Can I choose the vehicle?" he asked cheerfully.
"You can help me pick one," Orihime said. They arrived at the dealership and got out of the car. Orihime and Murcielago went to look for a car that would be suited for her while Ulquiorra went to talk with dealer.
"Hello sir, how can I help you this evening?"
"I'm looking for a reasonable vehicle that is safe, reliable, eco friendly, has a GPS and affordable mortgage."
"Well, we do have one of those. Come this way." The dealer showed Ulquiorra a red 2012 Toyota Prius that was on the other side of the shop. The dealer told him everything that he needed to know about it but Ulquiorra didn't like it. It looked to small for his taste for Orihime.
"Ulquiorra, I found one I like over here," Orihime yelled. Ulquiorra and the dealer, who was staring at Orihime with want, walked over to where she was standing at. It was a black 2013 Equinox that had seven seats with grey interior. Ulquiorra looked it over and approved of it. The dealer went to get the keys so they could test drive it.
"Um Ulquiorra, I need to talk to you about something," Orihime exclaimed. Ulquiorra diverted his eyes to show her he was listening.
"I got a phone call from a guy name Anthony Kane and he wants to me to meet him and another guy who is a doctor for lunch to discuss about my careers. I told them I would talk to you about it first before I go to meet them."
"You were going to meet up with two men that you barely know so you can discuss about your careers? Without my permission," Ulquiorra seethed.
"No I wanted to tell you first about it and see if you would approve of it before I go," Orihime explained.
"No you can't go. I forbid you to do such a thing."
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU FORBID ME! You let me get a bit of freedom so i could get a license and a car but when it comes to my future you don't want me to go for it. Well, you don't tell me what to do."
"I FORBID YOU TO GO AND THAT IS FINAL. IF I HEAR THAT YOU WENT AGAINST MY ORDERS I PROMISE YOU YOUR PUNISHMENT WILL BE SEVERE." Murcielago watched them argue with worry. They went back to the dealer with lots of tension which scared the dealer for much. Orihime bought the car, signed the contract and paid the mortgage's payments. They left in separate cars back home. Orihime went back in the kitchen to finish dinner and Ulquiorra went upstairs to their room. He came back downstairs to eat and Orihime went upstairs after eating to a room she made for herself to get some privacy. Ulquiorra went back in the master bedroom to get some sleep. He took a shower and climbed into bed. He waited for Orihime to come into bed and join him but she didn't. She stayed in her private room for the whole night. Ulquiorra slept alone without any warmth to warm him up that night.
AN:/ I hoped you enjoyed this chapter and I'll try to update normally from now on. Eric was introduced and sorry i was kind of curious what would happen if there was another stoic person like Ulquiorra. Haahahahahahaha couldn't help it. Dont worry there will be more Ulquiorra and Eric in the next chapter. Mr. Thomas will show his true colors soon so keep reading. Will Orihime and Ulquiorra ever get along or will this continue? Will Murcielago stay in the house with them or will he keep disappearing?
